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03-11-2014 02:26 PM #1
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Definitely go 5 speed gog box and , just my opinion, I like the 289/302 mutli carb idea over this new fuel injection boring looking stuff. Keep her, the '63 looking a bit period correct... Just don't paint it pink please ...I maybe a little crazy but it stops me going insane.
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03-11-2014 03:42 PM #2
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"..... I'm thinking Id like to use it as a bar hopper... Maybe build it so its not fun for her and I can keep it! Just kidding!......"
If it was me,I would be soooooo tempted to find a pair of spare front fenders and graft the wheel openings into the rear fenders, then throw a straight axle under it and an old FE on top of that.
It would be fun for a while, then I'd probably wish I'd done something like a Windsor and 5 speed with rack an pinion.
.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved..... 
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03-17-2014 05:00 AM #3
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I would look for a 351W for it, but a 302 in the hand, as the saying goes.....
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03-17-2014 02:07 PM #4
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That falcon you have has a lot of life left in it. Just want to show you what I did with my 61. It has a strong 302, T-10, straight axle, fenderwell headers, etc. The car was very dangerous because of the unibody construction. It would light the tires at a moments notice (even with traction bars), and would want to turn due to the flexing of the body. I solved this by putting in a 4-bar coil over rear which TCI sells and then building a very strong bolt on sub frame which is shown in the pictures. This solved all the problems and now the car is a joy to drive and hooks like crazy. I just wanted to tell you what worked for me.
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03-17-2014 03:31 PM #5
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Very nice indeed! I have already installed the cross member for the Mustang 2 steering conversion so the straight axle is not in the cards but it sure looks nice with that stance! Im not going to show her a pic of your ride or you would have an exact duplicate running around here In So Cal. I think that sub frame would be the way to go. Im sure I will be fabbing up something like that before its all over. Thanks again for the links... Very nice car.Bob, Bob, & Bob
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03-18-2014 05:06 PM #6
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This looks like a cool project. I know a local guy that has a 63 Falcon gasser that is a nasty little ride.
Ryan
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I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
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